San Diego, California - The Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) experienced a casualty to one of the ship's main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) July 11, caused by a leak from the attached seawater pump mechanical seal that resulted in seawater entering the engine lube oil system.

Escondido, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two men on Tuesday afternoon for smuggling more than $3 million dollars that was being transported in separate vehicles traveling in North County.

San Diego, California - Six San Diego businesses received top honors this evening at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Small Business Awards reception. Presented annually, the awards honor local small businesses with fewer than 50 employees for their significant contributions as drivers of economic growth throughout the region.

San Diego, California - The Navy's premier small business event, focusing on how such companies can inject agility and innovation into fleet capabilities, will take place at the San Diego Convention Center August 24-25.